Colin has worked in natural resource management for 25 years, specifically in fisheries and fish habitat management. He has held positions in the private sector in British Columbia (Pacific coast and central interior), in Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Northwest Territories), and in the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. Colin has been with the Lake Ontario Management Unit for approximately twelve years in various positions; his current role is Lead Planning Biologist.

If you would like to learn more about Christmas Bird Counts, please contact the compilers that are listed above. Feeder counters are always welcome, but check with the compiler to make sure your feeder is in the area covered by the count. All of these counts have a gathering after the count to share a meal and total up the lists of birds seen.

Brighton-area photographer and educator Leslie Abram will share her passion for nature in this presentation on how the insects in your backyard adapt to survive and thrive. Leslie's goal with her photography is to ignite people's curiosity about the amazing living things that share our earth. Ultimately, she hopes to encourage people to get outside, look closely, and reconnect with nature.

Saturday, October 14, 2017 - Birding outing to Prince Edward County South Shore IBA, led by Peter Fuller, Chair of Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory. This will be a full day outing and will be a joint outing with Prince Edward County Field Naturalists. Meet at Hwy. 45 and 401 car pool lot at 7 a.m. or at Prince Edward Point at 9 a.m. There is a chance to stay into the evening to see Northern Saw-whet Owl banding.